Posting pictures of baby when born?

How do I go about telling people. Family and friends, not to post pictures of baby when shes born? I want to be the one to post, I want to be the one to tell everyone when I have her....
With my son I didnt allow anyone to take pictures of him, didnt allow anyone to post anything about him until I was ready. And still, his sperm donors family doesnt post anything about him because i do not believe its ohk for them to since they're not in his life.

Hows a nice way to show or tell people that i dont want anyone else to post until i am ready.?

Comments (61)

You could just not allow photographs and then you send one yourself via text or however and say this is the first official pic of LO, just for your enjoyment. We kindly ask that you don't share via social media!

I can't fathom how anyone could mistake that. I had to read this over again, because I couldn't believe it would be an issue.

Just tell them. Let all visitors know that you do not want baby’s picture or information posted online or shared in any way. I cannot fathom someone not respecting your wishes. If you cannot trust someone not to go behind your back and post something then they would not be allowed to see or receive photographs of baby. And, if someone does violate your preferences and privacy in this way, I would not allow them to be around baby any more.

We don’t post any pictures of our children online. It’s my DH (dear husband) and my personal preference and our friends and family respect that. No one is entitled to share information about your family.

Some people just can’t help themselves. They want to be the first and they will do it anyway. At least that is how my mother in law is. I would not let anyone take pics at the hospital and I wouldn’t send anyone any pics until I have already posted and announced as the proud parent!

I think it’s a very understandable request and shouldn’t come across as mean at all. Just say “please don’t post anything until I’ve had a chance to, it’s very important to me.” I failed to tell my sister this last time, and she announced the birth. Not cool even if someone didn’t ask you not to, in my opinion.

My last one, my dear Sister-in-law decided she would come in and take all these photos of my new born baby (this was like an hour after I had her) and me looking a hot mess and post them to facebook right away. I was sooo pissed. I am not telling anyone this time around that I'm in labor until we are ready for people to come visit.

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